Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 42,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

  CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 69.0  Minimum Writing - 21.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  Minimum Listening - 50.0  Minimum Reading - 50.0  Minimum Writing - 50.0  Minimum Speaking - 50.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Skilled AI professionals are increasingly in demand as organisations realise the potential of intelligence systems to improve our daily lives – both in and outside the workplace. The increasing integration of AI into business practices enhances automation and operating efficiencies such that skilled professionals in this emerging field of IT are highly sought-after across the globe.

As a graduate, you will have a highly specialised skill-set that enables you to push boundaries. You may find employment in roles such as a data scientist, data analyst, AI technology software engineer, AI ethicist or an AI architect to name a few.

By undertaking a focused research project in your final year of study, you will also acquire research skills and advanced technical expertise in your chosen topic, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence. You will also be well positioned to pursue further study including a masters by research or PhD.

Scholarships

Deakin India Support Bursary

We are pleased to introduce the Deakin India Support Bursary exclusively for the July 2026 intake, designed to provide meaningful support, reassurance, and confidence to students as they take the next step with Deakin.

What this means for your students

• An additional 10% bursary, applied upfront in the first semester 
• Over and above existing 20% and 25% merit scholarships 
• Immediate financial relief at the point of commencement 

Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2026 (India)

The Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2026 is an initiative of Deakin University to reward students with meritorious academic backgrounds and excellent co-curricular achievements.

The 100% scholarships are available for:

• Indian citizens currently living in India with a valid Indian passport during the application period.
• Offered for the entire duration of undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
• Geared towards individuals who aspire to contribute to their communities.

Academic eligibility criteria

• 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE/ICSE/State Board; OR
• 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/A Level; OR
• 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
• 80% overall in an undergraduate degree.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India in supporting their tuition fees for onshore studies in Australia.
These are based on academic merit as outlined in the table below and are offered on the total indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter. The scholarships and bursaries are applicable for the entire duration of the course.

This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form

Key Information

• Scholarships and bursaries are available for all intakes and across all Deakin University campuses in Australia.
• Open to students applying for any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.

Students need to share the following documents while nominating a student for the Vice Chancellor Scholarship:

• Video SOP 
• All Extra Curricular activities certificates from the last 4 years 
• Two Letters of Recommendations
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume (If Applicable)
• Cover Letter
   

Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship

Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enroll directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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